The Serendipitous Clouds and Faux Reflections of Photographer Kanghee Kim

Photographer Kanghee Kim juxtaposes day-to-day moments to create scenes that peek into an alternate world, subtly placing faux reflections in coils of cable or in the streak of a rear windshield. The Brooklyn-based photographer’s manipulations come from the desire to manifest magical moments in the mundane, using post-production edits as an additional artistic medium within her work.

“I started to think of [my photography] as a painting and allow the post-production process to act as a kind of mark-making,” said Kanghee to i-D. “Photoshop is widely used in commercial photography to refine the details and make the images look flawless.”

Kanghee decided that she wanted to do the opposite with the tool, keeping the flaws that appeared in her images rather than editing them out. The works’ small imperfections highlight the human quality of each combined moment rather than glossing over it. You can view more of the photographer’s softly edited images and unexpected reflections on her website and Instagram. (via This Isn’t Happiness)

Many of us have the goal in life to travel the world. What we fail to see is exactly how difficult this process can become at times. That is why these six tips for travel will show exactly what a world explorer needs to consider before taking the plunge and setting off for the adventure of a lifetime.
1. Research
Make sure you are aware of what the cost of living will be at your destination and if you will be able to afford it. If you plan on working in the country, you should research exactly how you will get around the area.
It is also crucial to find out in detail what the countries visa requirements are to avoid having legal problems or risk deportation.
2. Stay active
Once you are working overseas, the experience of living there will heighten feelings of isolation. It is very easy to become homesick as you will not have the same kind of life as you did in your country. Your new life will become a blank slate, which is why you should try and find meaningful activities that will keep your mind and your emotional state active and fully occupied.
3. Expect culture shock
Because you are getting to be in a new country, you must expect that there will be differences in how people interact and communicate with each other, even if the country you are going to is very similar to your own. The important thing is to keep an open mind and know that it will take a bit of time before you adapt to the new kind of behaviors and mannerisms people may have.
4. Learn from others experiences
Be sure to read about the experiences that other people have had in your destination of interest. Browse the internet for articles, blogs, forums and any other online tools that can provide you with the information that you need. If the answers are not there, be sure to post your questions and a friendly member of the community will surely provide some great advice.
5. Respect
Probably one of the greatest tips for travel that you should never overlook. You must be able to accept that other countries may have their ways of doing things; these can range from specific dress codes to other cultural nuances.
You should be proactive and find out what customs are acceptable, respectful and make a conscious effort to apply these during your stay.

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